Doolittle Raiders 75th Anniversary Reunion

75 years ago, on 18 April 1942, U.S. Army Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle led a daring mission. Sixteen Army B-25 bombers launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet to attack the Japanese homeland, America's first strike against Japan since the December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor.

Eleven B-25 bombers from around the country rendezvoused to help mark the event and to perform a fly-by to salute the gallant Doolittle Raiders who risked their lives many years ago. Four of the eleven B-25s are from the Commemorative Air Force, a national organization committed to preserving and commemorating the history and sacrifices of our veterans.